---
title: "Misfortune"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/misfortune-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 397511
imdb_id: "tt3731176"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 9
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Misfortune (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/misfortune-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Misfortune is a 2016 American drama, crime, and thriller film directed by Desmond Devenish that runs for 1 hour and 30 minutes. The plot follows a down-on-his-luck young man who discovers that his father's killer has been paroled, triggering a cat and mouse chase across a hostile desert in search of a hidden family inheritance.

The film features cast members including Desmond Devenish as Boyd, Jenna Kanell as Sloan, Xander Bailey as Russell, and Kevin Gage as Mallick, and is associated with the alternative title Blood Money. Its narrative centers on themes of vengeance, survival in a harsh landscape, and the pursuit of hidden wealth.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A desperate young man pursues his father's killer into a hostile desert for hidden inheritance money."

### Why Watch
- Features a high-stakes cat and mouse chase set in a hostile desert environment.
- Explores a tense narrative revolving around a father's killer and a hidden family inheritance.
- Runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes makes for a concise viewing experience.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The synopsis does not provide details on streaming availability or platform locations in the sources.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone involves drama, crime, and thriller elements with a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #cat-and-mouse-chase, #hostile-desert, #hidden-inheritance, #revenge-pursuit, #crime-thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Desmond Devenish
- **Networks / Studios**: Gunnison Galaxy

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Desmond Devenish** as *Boyd*
- **Jenna Kanell** as *Sloan*
- **Xander Bailey** as *Russell*
- **Kevin Gage** as *Mallick*
- **Steve Earle** as *Jim*
- **Nick Mancuso** as *Roman*
- **Vinicius Zorin-Machado** as *Alvarez*
- **Carl Bailey** as *Sheriff Hendricks*
- **Wilson Ramirez** as *Octavio*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Misfortune?
The provided sources do not specify current streaming platforms or availability for Misfortune.

### Q: Whether it is worth watching
It is worth watching if you are interested in a 1 hour and 30 minute crime thriller involving a desert pursuit and a hidden inheritance.

### Q: Binge duration
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes.

### Q: Essential episodes
Misfortune is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not consist of episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Misfortune — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/397511)
- [Misfortune (2016) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3731176/fullcredits/)
- [Misfortune (2016) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/397511-misfortune/cast)
- [Blood Money (2017 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_Money_(2017_film))
- [Misfortune Cast: Desmond Devenish, Jenna Kanell, Xander Bailey](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/misfortune/20086039/credits/)

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